PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weston Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markson has chosen WHen your young as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Diaz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Diaz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Diaz
vs
Markson

180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Weston Markson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Markson looks gassed!
Some bone on bone action there as Markson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Markson is out of range.
Markson blocks a leg kick.
Markson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markson checks it well.
Diaz wants to slow Markson down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Markson.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markson is out of range.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Markson is out of range.
Markson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz tries to work over Markson's front leg with a kick but Markson checks it.
Markson checks the leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick

and Markson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Markson has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markson drags the fight down to the ground.

Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Markson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is pushing down on Markson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Markson is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Markson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Markson defends the submission attempt.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz prevents Markson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markson wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Markson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markson is trying to stand.

Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Markson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but Markson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Markson wants to get back to full guard.

Markson looking for submissions off his back.

Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Markson sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markson is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Markson is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Markson actively working from the bottom here.
Markson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.

Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Markson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markson manages to get to full guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Markson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Markson.
Diaz tries to bench press Markson off him but Markson keeps the position.

Markson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markson's guard! Nice work there by Diaz!
Markson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Markson looking for a sweep. Not yet Markson, not yet.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Markson is retaining full guard.
Weston Markson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markson is breathing heavily.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Markson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markson manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Markson's guard.

Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Markson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markson manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Markson's guard.

Markson has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.

Markson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Markson is trying to keep Diaz in close.

Markson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Markson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Markson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markson manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Markson's guard.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz preventing the sweep.

Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Markson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
Markson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markson connects with a couple of short punches.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Markson pushes his legs off easily.
Markson distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Markson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Markson lands a couple of elbows.
Markson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Markson slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Markson from controlling successfully.
Markson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Markson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Markson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weston Markson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Markson dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.

Markson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markson, into his guard.

Markson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz advances position into side control!

Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Markson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Diaz tries for a kimura but Markson is defending well.
Diaz advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Markson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Markson tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.

Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Markson, who protects the arm well.
Markson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markson regains half guard.
Markson is looking to improve his position.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but Markson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.

Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Markson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markson is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Markson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Markson is trying to get back to full guard.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Markson is defending well.

Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Markson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Markson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Markson!

Diaz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Markson turns into him and now he's in Diaz's guard.
Markson looking to pass the guard.

Markson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Markson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markson tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Weston Markson.
I think Markson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weston Markson!
In his post fight interview, Weston Markson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.